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NSPM-7 labels the beliefs millions of Americans hold as ideas related to domestic terrorism. It gives the Federal Government sweeping authority to impose huge sentences for minor offenses, reappropriates funding towards joint task forces for hunting down "domestic terrorists" and also allows the government to strip the non-profit status of organizations the administration deems hostile. For now, it seems like Ken is one of the few journalists taking it seriously, so we brought him on to talk.Follow Ken: https://www.kenklippenstein.com
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We take a look at some of the things Elon has promised to create but welched on, then look to the future with some of his new ideas such as "Baby Grok" "xAI Games" and "Grokipedia".Use coupon code RECESSION50 at https://Patreon.com/KillTheComputer for half off your membership to listen to the entire episode!

Fall is here, and with it comes rain and various bugs/sicknesses, one of which got Caleb. We also had a guest reschedule last second for our regularly scheduled programming, so we're reading the news. Cozy up with a blanket and take a sick day with us.RIGHT NOW: Get 50% off new memberships on our Patreon using the code RECESSION50www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer
 

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We take a trip down memory lane and discuss the history of alt-tech microblogging platforms like Parler, Gettr, Gab etc that, while failing, ultimately served to pave the way for Trump's Truth Social and Elon Musk's "X". As usual, along the way we discover some interesting critters.
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In October 2025, The Onion was set to release the documentary "Jeffrey Epstein: Bad Pedophile" in theaters nationwide. However, citing fears of the current political landscape, theaters unceremoniously pulled it. We brought on Ben Collins, CEO of The Onion, to discuss it, and the state of independent media under the Trump Administration.Support the onion at www.membership.theonion.comWired article: https://www.wired.com/story/the-onion-made-an-absolutely-unhinged-jeffrey-epstein-mockumentary
 

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We brought back an old friend to talk about what happened to the catastrophic metaverse, and what Zuckerberg's plans for it could be in the future.Support Alex: hyperfixedpod.com

Caleb's other show, 60 Minute Drill, is back. If you didn't know, he does a show about the politics of the NFL with Arif Hasan and Ed Zitron. This is the first episode of the new season, in which we discuss the ongoing crisis of the NFLPA (player's union), what that means for upcoming contract negotiations, and more.You can support us at our brand new Patreon: www.Patreon.com/60MinuteDrill or on bluesky @60minutedrill.com

Patreon.com/KillTheComputerWe decided to call an audible and sort of grapple with what's going on in the news and how the right wing will frame the concept of political violence going forward. Note if you listen to this in the future that we recorded this as events were unfolding, so new info may have since come to light.

We're onto another lighter and looser episode before returning to the dark stuff as we talk about how the "MAHA" movement is a symptom of medical and social alienation and how that manifests in sometimes funny, sometimes tragic ways.Follow Mason @OneHandPolitics and watch out for him on another "surrounded" episode soon too.